Monday, May 4, 2009

Camodia - An Experience

We arrived safely in Cambodia around 11:30 Sunday night. Our flights were nice. Everyone had plenty of room on the flight from LA to Seoul. We watched alot of movies, and ate lots of sticky white rice on the plane. We stayed our first night at a guest house in the city. Hannah and Loren kept me (Jewel) up all night, and I think they regretted their choice to stay awake the next day when they were very tired. Our first meal in Cambodia was interesting. Our missionaries left us alone at the guest house, so we had problems ordering food. We all had butter sandwhiches for breakfast (yes, lots of butter between 2 slices of bread) and mixed fruit shakes which stayed in our mouths hours later. (It was bad news, friends.) We visited Teoul Slang (a genocide museum) and the killing fields. There we met a man who was 1 of only 7 survivors of the Khmer Rouge - Teoul Slang was a tribute to the 20,000 people that died. We also went to the World Hope office and a man talked to us about human trafficking in Camodia, and their work to rescue girls. Finally, we arrived at the Bible College and met the students. Almost everyone took naps, then we had chapel and fellowship with the students and staff after dinner. Today we are in Kampong Chnang with Pastor Greg (our missionary) and Pastor Kim Sua (the #1 man of the Wesleyan Church). We are in a guest house now. All 7 of us in 3 beds in 1 room with sketchy cave drawings on the wall (I think they're in blood HAHA).
Thank you for praying for us. We are all adjusting to the extreme heat and lack of sleep. Cambodia is a beautiful country and we are all very excited to be here. Please pray for us as we begin our English classes tonight. Pray for our stomaches as we are adjusting to new foods. Pray for our hearts that we will be open and filled with the Holy Spirit as we encounter non-believers, and that we will be an encouragement to the Church in Cambodia.
I hope to update you again soon.
Jewel

A word from Angela::
Cambodia is amazing and our team is alot of fun. It has been really nic e to see all the people again that I met two years ago. Please pray that our ministry is effective. Thank you for all your support!

1 comment:

  1. Jewel,
    I'm praying for you!! Know that. :) I am sure you are doing an absolutely fabulous job!! No question in my mind. Remember that when you are weak, He is strong. Love you girl. -whitney

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